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Avengers Inspirations 28: The Demon Duplicators and Music to Scream By Mar 11, 2015

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In this latest episode, Lily and Jon take a trip back to World War II to discuss Captain America: The First Avenger. Then it’s comics time as we see Thor pursued by his evil double and Ant-Man pursued by his evil … jazz player? And in this episode, a beloved character dies. Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! Not a sales gimmick! On Avengers Inspirations, dead means dead.

Avengers Inspirations 27: The Mad Pharaoh Feb 18, 2015

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The dynamic duo, or the Marvel equivelent, is back. This time they take on Tales of Suspense #44 and the Mad Pharaoh.

Avengers Inspirations 26: When Cyclops Walks the Earth and Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo Dec 18, 2014

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In their latest outing, Jon and Lily spend some time talking about the various Vankos in Iron Man 2 for their MCU Rewatch. Then Henry Pym and his young companion take a vacation to Greece, where they have to figure out why a giant Cyclops has been terrorizing the people. I’m not saying it’s aliens…. And finally, Dr. Strange gains a nemesis in his second introductory tale.

Avengers Inspirations 25: Seven Doomed Men Dec 16, 2014

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Jon and Lily celebrate their quarter-century mark by first doing a lookback at The Incredible Hulk as part of their MCU Rewatch and then journeying to the concentration camp at Heinemund with Sgt. Fury. Also, they completely forget to notice that they’ve hit the big 25, but ah well.

Avengers Inspirations 24: Kala, Queen of the Netherworld and Thor and Loki Attack the Human Race Nov 24, 2014

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This week launches a new segment as Jon and Lily begin an MCU rewatch in anticipation of Avengers: Age of Ultron. So hear their thoughts on the Phase Three slate and the first Iron Man film. Oh yeah, and then an Iron Man and Thor story as well.

Avengers Inspirations 23: The Micro-World of Dr. Doom Nov 17, 2014

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This week, Jon and Lily are heading out of their usual wheelhouse to visit the Fantastic Four as Henry Pym gets called on by Reed Richards to help them enter The Micro-World of Dr. Doom!

Avengers Inspirations 22: The Terrible Traps of Egghead and Dr. Strange, Master of Black Magic Nov 03, 2014

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A new character debuts in this episode of Avengers Inspirations, and as it happens, they just announced his movie’s release date. So get ready for some black magic from the Sorcerer Supreme as Jon and Lily shake hands with Dr. Strange! But first, Egghead’s back. Hooray!

Avengers Inspirations 21: Trapped by the Red Barbarian and The Radio-Active Man Oct 29, 2014

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Welcome back! This time out, Jon and Lily discuss Iron Man’s deadliest villain ever, the Actor (also known as NOT the deadliest villain ever). and Thor goes up against a new member of his rogues’ gallery with the first appearance of Chen Lu, the Radio-Active Man.

Avengers Inspirations 20: The Creature from Kosmos Oct 20, 2014

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In this latest episode, Jon and Lily set out to address the very strange and unhealthy beginnings to the relationship between Henry Pym and his new partner, Janet van Dyne. The choice is to either be completely uncomfortable and weirded out or laugh at everything. You can guess which they choose!

Avengers Inspirations 19: Seven against the Nazis Oct 13, 2014

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Jon and Lily finally get to meet Samuel L. Jackson, back when he had two eyes and was a roaring army sergeant of World War II. And had a slightly different skin tone. Come give a listen!

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